Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

As deadly attacks in Ukraine continue, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday that the number of children killed so far this year has increased by nearly 40 per cent compared to 2023.

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Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

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